South KoreaSurely,
many noticed that most Koreans look fresh and young even at a very mature age.
What is their secret? The answer is simple: exfoliation. Korean women worship
exfoliation. And it is not surprising, because updating the epidermis, in
addition to getting rid of dead cells and impurities, provides restoration of skin
respiration, acceleration of blood circulation and regeneration processes, as
well as better penetration of the active components of care products.
Thus, the
skin remains moisturized longer, because useful ingredients do not need to
break through the “wall” of the keratinized layer of the epidermis.
Exfoliation, in turn, provides them with a more directed action. In addition,
this procedure stimulates the activity of fibroblasts, cells that activate the
synthesis of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for the elasticity of
our skin.
This
procedure, which is more like a ritual, can be performed in SPA salons, the
so-called chimchilbans. Chimchilbans are public baths where you can not only
take care of your beauty, but also have a good rest, get rid of the accumulated
stress, take time to talk with loved ones. They are truly a symbolic attribute
of Korean beauty culture.
For
exfoliation, special abrasive washcloths made of viscose are used. They are
also known as Korean Italy Towel or Italian scrub towels. The invention itself
belongs to the Koreans, but the material from which they are made was first
imported from Italy. Washcloths are gaining popularity with the spread of the
Asian model of body care.
Types of
washcloths
There are
several varieties of them. Washcloths differ in color, depending on stiffness.
• Pink is
considered the softest
• Blue is a
little tougher
• Yellow
for those who have been putting off exfoliation for a very long time and need
thorough exfoliation. And for aging skin, in particular.
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